SAINIK SCHOOL ENTRANCE (AISSEE)
The All India Sainik School Entrance Examination (AISSEE) is a national-level test conducted annually by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admissions to Classes VI and IX in 33 residential Sainik Schools and numerous new approved schools across India. The exam, typically held in January, focuses on academic merit, intelligence, and physical fitness to prepare students for the National Defence Academy.
Key Highlights of AISSEE (2026 Exam Details):
- Exam Authority: National Testing Agency (NTA) under the Ministry of Defence.
- Target Classes: Admissions for Class VI and Class IX.
- Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-based).
- Application Process: Completely online via the official website exams.nta.nic.in.
- Exam Structure (Class VI): 300 marks (Mathematics, Intelligence, Language, General Knowledge).
- Exam Structure (Class IX): 400 marks (Mathematics, GK, Language, Intelligence, English).
- Eligibility (Age):
- Class VI: 10–12 years as of March 31 of the admission year.
- Class IX: 13–15 years as of March 31 of the admission year.
- Reservation: Seats are reserved for SC/ST, OBC-NCL, and children of defence personnel. Girls are eligible for admission in Class VI (and some schools for Class IX), subject to vacancy.
- Selection Process: Merit-based entry via written exam, followed by medical examination and e-counselling.
Key Dates (2026 Session):
- Exam Date: 18 January 2026.
- Registration Window: Generally opens in October/November (Extended in 2025 to 9 Nov)